Description
Cassava, Manihot esculenta, is a perennial shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae grown primarily for its storage roots which are eaten as a vegetable. The cassava plant is a woody plant with erect stems and spirally arranged simple lobed leaves with petioles (leaf stems) up to 30 cm in length.
Benifits
- Provides a significant source of dietary carbohydrates, offering energy.
- Contains dietary fiber, aiding digestion and promoting fullness.
- Rich in minerals like potassium and magnesium.
- Provides vitamin C for immune function.
- A source of resistant starch, which may support gut health by feeding beneficial gut bacteria.